If you are looking for a blender to make your shakes and smoothies, this one will be tough to beat.   The thing that makes this blender so nice is the ease of use. You can go from cutting fruit and vegetables to out the door in minutes. The travel cups are awesome too.  

It has a nice, small kitchen counter footprint of just 5.5in. x 5.5 in. Also, the height of the blender can reach 14 inches when using the 16oz travel cups, so it fits nicely on your countertop. All containers are BPA free and dishwasher safe (top rack preferred).  It has shatter resistant components. And it is very easy to clean. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]